Among cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, nylon and natural rubber, in which of the polymer intermolecular force of attraction is weakest?

Nylon

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Polyvinyl chloride

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Cellulose

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Natural rubber

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Solution

The correct option is D Natural rubber
Nylon and cellulose both have intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Polyvinyl chloride has dipole-dipole interaction.
However, natural rubber is an elastomer. The irregular geometry of the molecules involves weak Van der Waals force of attraction.
Hence, the correct option is D

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